Denis Istomin to play against Djokovic in Dubai

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan number one Denis Istomin will participate in tennis tournament АТР Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates with the prize money of about US$2.36 million.

In the first round, representative of Uzbekistan will face world number two Novak Djokovic from Serbia.

Novak Djokovic is number one seed of the tournament and reigning champion of the tournament.

Denis Istomin faced Novak Djokovic four times. He lost all matches against Djokovic.